Spilling the Beans: Coffee vs. Tea in the U.K.
Hot drinks are a big business in the U.K. Our data shows hot drinks are included in 25% of U.K. out-of-home visits.
Germany Foodservice: Out-of-Home Eating Trends, Q1 2019
Germany’s economic situation was mixed in the first quarter of the year
The Growing Importance of Beauty Consultants in a Digital World
Market research beauty analyst provides insight into the impact that beauty consultants have on in-store shoppers and retailers in the UK
Infographic: Quick Look at the UK Toy Market
2018: a year of instability
Breakfast Around the World
Out-of-home (OOH) breakfast habits vary widely in the 13 global foodservice markets NPD tracks.
The Kids’ Licensed Products Market: Up Close
Did you know that 16 licensed products are purchased for kids every second in the UK? See our new infographic: The Kids’ Licensed Products Market: Up Close.
Black Friday is becoming a force in Europe!
Looking back at 2017 Black Friday highlights can help set expectations for this year’s big day.
A quick look at the British toy market
Great Britain is the largest toy market in Europe.
The NPD Group Launches Retail Sales Tracking for Beauty in Germany
The NPD Group, today announced the launch of its Beauty Retail Tracking Service in Germany, a new point-of-sale (POS) service tracking sales of prestige beauty products, including fragrance, make-up, and skincare in Germany.
Foodservice G.B.
Out-of-Home Eating Trends, Second Quarter 2018
CREST data shows traffic was static in Q2 2018, with all spend growth coming from increases in average eater cheque. Only the QSR channel grew traffic.
Top 10 Toys
Top 10 Best-Selling Toys in G.B. YTD Q2 2018
Foodservice in Europe: Current realities, future possibilities
Foodservice in Europe: Current realities, future possibilities
Play To Win: 15 Sports Across 19 Countries
Consumer spending in the global sports market is growing, and that means there is abundant opportunity for companies that know how to get the right products in the right places for the right people. See what we see — by country, by sport, by use, and more.
Global World Cup Insights
How is the Cup affecting the restaurant industry around the world? Which toys are benefitting? Which jersey is most popular? Discover The NPD Group's World Cup coverage from around the world.
The Impact of the World Cup Tournament on the Restaurant Industry: What to Expect?
The Football World Cup in Russia 2018 is underway! And every day, the tournament dominates more and more of our daily routine and topics of conversations.
Foodservice G.B.
Out-of-Home Eating Trends, First Quarter 2018
Consumers ordered food to eat at home more, and delivery grew in Great Britain in Q1 2018. Positive trends included the uptick in family and dinner visits.
How important are non-meat diets to the foodservice industry?
Over the last few years in Great Britain there has been increasing focus on vegetarian and vegan trends. Many people claim to have switched to meat-free diets, voicing health and environmental reasons for doing so.
Quick Look: The Dutch Toy Market
Collectibles were a driver in 2017, representing 6.2% of total Dutch € Sales, up 36%.
Top 10 Toys
Top 10 Best-Selling Toys in G.B. in Q1 2018
Digital Delivery Around the World
Over the past couple of years in the 13 global foodservice markets NPD tracks, digital delivery has been one business area growing steadily in every country.
The Future of Foodservice Great Britain: 2022
Britain’s population is expected to grow +3.9% by 2022 — but it’s also ageing. Per-capita visits are declining, and our forecast shows this will continue.
How Retailers Are Blurring the Lines Between Brick-And-Mortar and Online
Brick-and-mortar is still a dominant channel in Europe, yet growth is only stemming from online. How can you remain competitive across both channels?
Athleisure, a New Trend Spreading Beyond Sports
What is this new phenomenon’s impact on retail?
Global Toy Industry Opportunities Amid Toys“R”Us Closure
The toy industry is reeling from the news of the Toys"R"Us closure, but this might be good news for some. Global toys expert Frédérique Tutt looks at which European players could benefit during this industry disruption.
Toy Sales Around the Globe
Global toy sales were up 1% in 2017, and the industry grew to $47 billion. What's the picture by country?
Planning Promotions That Captivate Consumers
Various forms of deals and promotions account for 28 percent of visits to Britain’s out-of-home (OOH) market, adding up to 3 billion visits a year. In 2017, those visits led to about £14.5 billion in consumer spending.
Foodservice U.K. Out-of-Home Eating Trends, Fourth Quarter 2017
After three quarters of strong growth, breakfast traffic in the U.K. fell, but after three quarters of poor performance, dinner returned to growth.
Post-Toy Fair Blues
Globally, fewer toys were sold during Holiday 2017 than 2016. Why? How can this be overturned? Frédérique Tutt explores how parents shopped, and what opportunities lie between the challenges facing the toy industry today.
Quick Look: The British Toy Market
2017: Levelling out after an exceptional 2016 (infographic)
Snapshot Report: Christmas in Foodservice
Christmas is considered peak season for footfall across many categories, but what does it mean for foodservice?
NPD’s Beauty E-commerce Forum
Beauty industry leaders from more than 25 companies gathered to hear expert speakers’ perspectives on the role of digital, the evolution of global retail, and prestige beauty industry dynamics.
Foodservice U.K. Out-of-Home Eating Trends, Third Quarter 2017
Delivery again sees double-digit growth
Europe 2018 Foodservice Outlook
Healthy foodservice visit growth is the story for all countries in Europe’s Big Five (Germany, France, U.K., Spain, and Italy), shown by our CREST® consumer data for the year ending September 2017.
Let’s Reconsider Discounting Toys for Christmas
The first ‘Black Friday’ email landed in my inbox with Thanksgiving still a week away.
Growing traffic through delivery and click & collect
The out-of-home market grew traffic and visits compared to the same period in the previous year through delivery and click & collect.
Brand Licensing Europe 2017
Get our overview of the European Licensed Toy Market
Foodservice: Lunch traffic decline
The out-of-home market is showing resilience even amid economic and political uncertainty in the U.K.
Foodservice U.K. Out-of-Home Eating Trends, Second Quarter 2017
Quick service restaurants continue to lead the industry
Foodservice: QS Coffee Dilutes its Dependance on Hot Drinks with Strong Growth in Cold Drinks
In the year ending in March 2017, traffic in the out-of-home eating market grew by 0.9 percent, while QS coffee grew by 2.2 percent.
What’s Happening in the Global Sports Market?
New detail on 19 countries and 17 sports – find your best opportunities
Foodservice: Chicken is Now King in Out-of-Home Eating
In the last two quarters, chicken has overtaken pork as the most ordered protein in the U.K. when eating out of home.
Store-Level Enabled Tracking
Get a true picture of your toys’ performance
Coffee-to-Go Goes Global
Coffee-to-go is becoming more popular around the world as international foodservice chains adapt to consumers’ hectic lifestyles. We’re even seeing this trend in traditional "tea countries” like Great Britain, Russia, Japan, Korea, and China.
Foodservice U.K. Out-of-Home Eating Trends, First Quarter 2017
Declining family traffic impacts an otherwise resilient foodservice market
Fidgets, games, LEGO tape: Social media puts emerging trends on fast forward
My kids absorb trends via social media at the same moment as a child in Tokyo, New York City, or Buenos Aires. And that is upending the business. The product cycle has been shaken up by the internet; social media has put it on fast forward.
Foodservice: Changing consumer habits driving the growth of food-to-go
Not only are there more food-to-go visits, but people are paying more for it.
Four Reasons You Should Not Underestimate Russia's Toy Market
Russia has a youth population nearly double that of any European country and is one of the world’s top 10 toy markets. Is it in your global expansion plan?
Foodservice: Casual dining surging outside London, falling in London
Casual dining grew by +4.9 percent during 2016, ahead of the total market, which grew by +1 percent in the same period. The increase was entirely driven by store expansion outside London.
Foodservice U.K. Out-of-Home Eating Trends, Fourth Quarter 2016
Foodservice market up by all measures
Foodservice: Prices consistently up in 2016, with this set to continue in 2017
CREST data show that prices in the out-of-home eating market grew throughout 2016, up almost 2%, with this trend expected to continue into 2017.
Foodservice: Millennials eating out of home less
Millennials are proving increasingly difficult to attract to the foodservice industry, with all channels losing visits from this important group.
A Quick Look: The British Toy Market in 2016
The third consecutive year of growth.
Did you see what happened to the European toy market during Christmas week?
Did toy sales in the UK really increase 33% over Christmas week last year? Did France really jump 29%? And Germany, is it possible that toy sales spiked 47%?
Premiumization, delivery, Millennials, and more: Forecasts in foodservice
NPD analysts look at trends in the European and global foodservice markets in a video presentation from the Sirha Lyon 2017 conference.
Foodservice: Despite Brexit results, visits using a deal are in decline
With Brexit came a lot of uncertainty, and many consumers became more hesitant about spending their disposable income. One prediction following this uncertainty was that consumers would become more attracted to promotions. However, CREST® data shows that in Q3 2016, visits on deal decreased across most channels.
Foodservice Pulse: UK Out-of-Home Eating Trends, Third Quarter 2016
Quick Look: The British Toy Market
Great Britain is the biggest European toy market, and Christmas is coming up. Our free infographic gives you a quick overview of both the market and the upcoming holiday.
Our toy analysts’ tips: Start Your Engine – the Holiday Race Begins!
Get our ebook and discover how to monitor your performance using data and insights, and more.
Foodservice Pulse: UK Out-of-Home Eating Trends, Second Quarter 2016
UK out-of-home eating and drinking trends
Topline Top Three - Q2 2016
In Q2 2016, the talk focused on the upcoming European membership vote. Despite the uncertainty, the economy remained strong in Q2, with GDP growing by 0.6 percent compared to Q1 and 2.2 percent compared to Q2 2015.
Toy Analysts’ Tips: How strong is your property
Discover the strength of your property and what it will take to make it even stronger.
Foodservice Pulse: UK Out-of-Home Eating Trends
UK out-of-home eating and drinking trends
Zoom In: Discover City-by-City Growth Opportunities in U.K.
Last year in France, women's fragrance sales were flat. But that wasn't the whole story.
Expert Analysts Deliver Beer, Soft Drink Consumption Insights Across Europe’s “Big Four”
What were the recent hits and misses? What challenges and opportunities are ahead?
How well do you know the Russian Toy Market?
Opportunity abounds in Russia's toy market, if you know where to look. Take the quiz!
Насколько хорошо Вы знаете российский рынок игрушек?
How Well Do You Know the Russian Toy Market Landscape
Topline Top Three - Q1 2016
At the end of February, a date for the European Union referendum has been confirmed and Britons are getting ready to make what has been described by some the “most important decision in a lifetime”.
Toy Tips: Analyzing holiday and promotional periods
Read our advice for getting the most out of your data from Easter and other promotional periods.
Foodservice Pulse: UK Out-of-Home Eating Trends
Optimism high in UK, as visits and spend increase
Topline Top Three - Q4 2015
Consumer confidence in Great Britain continued to be positive, but it was lower in the fourth quarter of 2015 than it was in the third.
Topline Top Three - Q3 2015
Consumer confidence went down to zero in September and October 2015, as the government continued to make cuts to welfare and public services.
Do You Know What Really Drove Your Performance Last Year?
Discover how one prestige beauty brand found out what was really driving its decline, so it could plan for next year.
Russian Toy Market Insights
For several years, Russia’s toy market had been growing at a faster rate than the markets we track in Europe.
Talking Turkey: Tracking Sports Consumers in Turkey
Turkey has the third-largest population in the Europe, growing purchasing power, and a strong connection to sports. Could this be your next big opportunity?
Poland: A Pocket of Growth in the Global Foodservice Market
Consider Poland: It has a dynamic economy and a still-unsaturated restaurant market. Do you want to discover this fertile ground for restaurant operators and suppliers?
Topline Top Three
In the U.K., GDP growth slipped slightly from +0.7 percent to +0.5 percent, but it continued growing in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Topline Top Three
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth slipped slightly from +0.8 percent to +0.7 percent in the third quarter of the year, and borrowers received more good news
Improving a Brand’s Competitive Position With Retailer-Specific Insights
Well-established prestige skincare brands use promotions and new product launches to compete and attract consumers. Learn how one brand can gain an advantage over another.
Manufacturer-Retailer Collaboration Boosts Value Sales and Market Share
Nothing matters more than strong Christmas sales in prestige beauty. Learn how one retailer boosted its total makeup value sales by 20 percent.
Challenges Brewing in U.K.’s Changing OOH Coffee Market
What if you could pinpoint why out-of-home coffee servings have been down since 2009 and what your business can do to brew some real growth?